Underground Development Tech – FIFO at Tanami

Newmont Corporation; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO allowance

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

Employee benefits & development

Job summary

Newmont Tanami, a remote Australian underground gold operation, seeks a safety-conscious Mine Services crew member. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing essential underground services, with pre-start inspections and strict adherence to isolation and lockout procedures. FIFO roster from approved departure points.

Responsibilities include operating confined-space equipment, ventilation and dewatering systems, and strong teamwork to support safe, reliable production at Tanami.

Qualifications

• Previous underground service crew mining experience.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Basic IT and operational systems competency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Proven commitment to safety and hazard identification.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Basic computer literacy and solid numeracy skills.
• Mask Fit ready and able to work underground.
• Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero-energy testing.
• A valid Australian driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair underground mine services in line with plans and standards.
• Carry out pre-start inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Install and maintain ventilation, reticulation, dewatering and pump systems.
• Manage extension cables, escapeways and ground support installation.
• Operate equipment safely in confined underground environments.
• Communicate clearly via radio with Supervisors and Mine Control.
• Follow tagging, isolation and lockout procedures with a strong focus on zero energy.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, documentation and shift handovers.
• Participate in training, safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Working at Heights certification

Strong communication

Safety-focused

Isolation/lockout/zero-energy testing

Independent and team work

Basic IT & numeracy

Mask Fit for underground

Australian driver’s license

Job description

Newmont Tanami, a remote Australian underground gold operation, seeks a safety-conscious Mine Services crew member. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing essential underground services, with pre-start inspections and strict adherence to isolation and lockout procedures. FIFO roster from approved departure points.

Responsibilities include operating confined-space equipment, ventilation and dewatering systems, and strong teamwork to support safe, reliable production at Tanami.